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Hydroplaning
On wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water can form between the tires and road surface. This phenomenon is referred to as hydroplaning. It is characterized by a partial or complete loss of contact ...

Brake Energy Regeneration: an energy-saving innovation.
The new BMW 5-Series sedan continues the roll-out of BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration system on US models. To save energy and reduce the vehicle's fuel consumption over time, this system manages th ...

USB audio interface/audio interface for mobile phone
OverviewIt is possible to connect external audio devices. They can be operated via iDrive. Sound is output over the vehicle speakers. Options for connecting external devices > Connection via US ...